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Patent GB-190205320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivelling Contacts for Cables used in Trolleys or Collectors used in Connection with Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: MUNRO EDWARD MAY
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 5320. Munro, E. M., Brecknell, H., and Rogers, H. I. March 4. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-Consists in a swivelling coupling, which is shown as applied at the base of a trolley standard. The fixed and revolving conductors q, p are attached to the convex and concave contacts c, a. The upper contact a is held in the insulating- block f secured in the swivelling-tube b, and the lower contact c is spring-mounted in the insulating- block m held in the fixed base d. Drainage holes n, n<1> are provided.
Patent GB-190205397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steering Mechanism for Toys.
Inventor: LEHMANN ERNST PAUL
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 5397. Lehmann, E. P. March 4. Toy vehicles.-Relates to steering-mechanism for wheeled toys. A pair of the wheels are mounted as shown, each being carried by an independent axle a or b, which can be turned angularly, as indicated by dotted lines. The outer ends of the axles are mounted in bearings e, f so that they cannot slide therein, and the inner ends are connected to a disc or discs i, which can be turned on a central axis by means of a link k &c., this movement causing the wheels to turn also.
Patent GB-190215069-A (GB)
Title: Clubs & Bats for Games
Inventor: NEVETT WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 15,069. Nevett, W. July 7. Bats; golf; polo.-An india-rubber pad covered with leather is secured to the striking-face of a golf or polo club or cricket bat by means of wooden pegs.
Patent GB-190222295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Show Cases and like Cases
Inventor: LONES JOSEPH THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,295. Lones, J. T. Oct. 14. Displaying an d storing.-The doors A<1>, A<2> of show or like cases for displaying uncovered goods such as cigarettes, silver plate, &c., which may be sliding and fitted to the front and back of the case, are fastened in a separate frame C, Fig. 1, which can be readily removed from the body B of the case along with the doors, to facilitate filling the case &c. The lower edge of the frame C preferably passes into a recess in the fixed frame B, its upper edge being secured by a lock, a catch D, or other device.
Patent GB-190223450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Consuming Furnaces.
Inventor: CALENTINE GEORGE CLARK
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 23,450. Calentine, G. C., and Ward, J. Oct. 27. Smoke - consuming.-To consume smoke in a boiler furnace, a blower 16 is connected with the smokestack 15 by the pipe 17, and oil is supplied to the mixing -chamber above the blower from a tank through the coiled pipe 22 within the furnace, so that the mixed vaporized oil and admitted air may be passed by the blower through the pipes 19<a>, 19, and burnt over the furnace grate 11. Air is admitted to the pipe 17 at a point between the oil intake 23 and the stack 15, and is regulated by the apertured sleeve 18.
Patent GB-190303533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Composite Non-conducting or Insulating Coverings for Heat Radiating or Heat Absorbing Surfaces.
Inventor: MCIVOR WILLIAM TOUGH
Filed: 1903-02-14
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 3533. McIvor, W. T. Feb. 14. Non-conducting coverings.-A non-conducting covering for heat radiating or absorbing surfaces, fuel economizers, or cold-storage rooms, consists of slabs each having a corrugated sheet 1 secured to a flat sheet 1<1> of wire netting and packed with flocculent silicate cotton 3. Layers of asbestos paper 2, hair felt 4, papier mÔchÚ 5, and thin oilcloth or canvas 6 are provided, the whole being held together by wire pins 7. In the case of an economizer, the top pipes are covered by a sheetiron box or casing with flanged ends to receive the non-conducting layer, while the lower pipes are covered by a similar casing with an angle-iron to engage the upper lip of a fixed Z-iron.
Patent GB-190307980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Registering Electrically Operated Sectional Targets.
Inventor: PETERS GEORGE ARMSTRONG
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 7980. Peters, G. A. April 6. Targets.-Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic view of the back of an electric indicating-target A, constructed of sections firmly secured by shanks B to crossbars C, D, E, F rigidly fixed to uprights G of brackets H on a base I. At the back of each target section is a contact-maker J<1>, pivoted to a bracket J, and arranged to complete a circuit through an insulated spring plate K, an indicator 2 at the firing-point, a battery 4, a wire 3, and the frame of the target. The target sections are held rigidly, and do not move bodily, when struck, the levers J<1> being tilted by the force of impact, or vibrations of the plates. In order to test the apparatus, a challenge board 6 is provided at the firing- point, and a pointer 10 is moved over contact pins 7 so as to complete an electric circuit through each indicating-section in turn. The motion of the contact lever J<1> is limited by a projection of the lever coming in contact with a shoulder of the bracket J, and the lever is weighted at j<1> to bring it back to its original position.
Patent GB-190309293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Breech Mechanism of Rifles and other Guns for the Adaptation of Miniature Ammunition.
Inventor: WAKE RICHARD
Filed: 1903-04-24
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 9293. Wake, R. April 24. Ordnance, adapting for miniature ammunition practice; ordnance breech mechanism.-The invention is shown as applied to small-arms, but is stated to be applicable to larger guns. To use rim fire miniature cartridges with guns fitted with a rifled tube, a sleeve-shaped rim firing-pin b is inserted in the breech-block a and is operated by the shoulder c of the central firing pin d. A short needle e may be provided on the sleeve or the rim fire pin may be a plain needle passing through the breech-block. The sleeve is held in position by the boss of the extractor hook f engaging with a flat f<1> formed in the sleeve. A small portion f<2> of the neck of the hook f L cut away to allow it to approach nearer to the centre of the block and the back f<3> is partly cut away to enable it to enter the recess h. The sleeve extractor described in Specification No. 2307, A.D. 1890, [Abridgment Class Small-arms], may be used.
Patent GB-190309352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Urinals.
Inventor: MERRILL JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-25
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 9352. Merrill, J. April 25. Building-blocks for urinals. The obstruction caused by the stall backs crossing the channel is obviated by making the backs of the form shown in Fig. 4, the spaces being filled in by pieces B, B', Figs. 5 and 6, formed with a projection L for building in. Or the parts A, B may be made in one piece.
Patent GB-190311158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Coverings or Casings of 'Slashing' 'Taping' or like Machines used in the Preparation of Yarns
Inventor: PICKLES THOMAS
Filed: 1903-05-16
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,158. Pickles, T. May 16. Drawings to Specification. Yarns, sizing.-A casing or covering for slashing, taping, or like machines used in the preparation of yarns is formed of a framework of wood &c., in which panes of glass are fitted. The panes of glass may be mounted in removable frames, and the casing may be fixed to the frame of the machine, or be provided with feet for attachment to the floor. Light is freely admitted to the machine, so that the yarns under operation may be examined, particularly in cases where dyeing and colouring are being effected. Gas brackets or electric lamps may be fitted inside or outside the casing.
Patent GB-190313835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waste Fittings for Sinks.
Filed: 1903-06-20
Granted: 1904-06-20
Abstract: 13,835. Stanley, R., and Stanley Bros. June 20. Sinks. - Waste fittings for sinks consist of a plug A which, by means of a screw-thread, bayonet joint, or other device, supports the trap E and bears upon the india - rubber washer F. The trap is connected to the dischargepipe by a hemppacked or other detachable joint.
Patent GB-190313926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: SWIFT THOMAS DICKENSON
Filed: 1903-06-22
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 13,926. Swift, T. D. June 22. Brakes, wagon. The brake levers are arranged and connected so that the brakes may be applied from either side. The handlevers A, A, Figs. 1 and 2, are mounted respectively o n spindles B, F, which are connected by the arms a, G and the link H so that the brakes may be applied by the lever A<1>. The levers are also connected by the links L, K, Fig. 2, bell cranks M, and link 0, so that both are disengaged simultaneously from the racks I or the like.
Patent GB-190320432-A (GB)
Title: Improved Breakfast Can, with Tea and Coffee Strainer
Inventor: JOHN HORATIUS
Filed: 1903-09-23
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 20,432. Holland, H. J. B., and Johnston, E. L. Sept. 23. Drinking - vessels. - The lid of a breakfast-can serves as a cup, and is fitted with a metal strainer B.
Patent GB-190323598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centres for Lathes and other Machines
Inventor: WINDER BARTLETT WRANGHAM
Filed: 1903-10-31
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 23,598. Winder, B. W. Oct. 31. Lathe and like centres are constructed with a centre proper revolving within a sleeve provided with ball or roller bearings. In one form, the sleeve B, Fig. 1, fits the usual tapered socket, and the centre proper C has a shank extending through the sleeve, and carrying nuts for adjusting a collar E which forms part of the back bearing F, the front bearing being at D. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which a flanged centre N runs on balls 0 interposed between the flange M and a tapered shank I provided with a screwed sleeve J and locknut K.
Patent GB-190325056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Drawing Rollers of Drawing and Spinning Machinery
Inventor: SACK AUGUST ALBERT
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 25,056. Sack, A.A. Nov. 17. Rollers and roller heads. - The friction in the top roller mechanism, and the wear of the roller coverings, in spinning and drawing machinery is reduced by mounting the front top rollers 10 on shafts 13 carried by supports 14 which are fixed to a bar 15 supported by braces 16 from the frame 1, and adjusting the pressure between the rollers by means of brass saddle-pieces 25 mounted on screwed holder-rods 19 and pressed down by springs 24 and thumb-nuts 23. The frame 1 serves as the lower roller support, and is perforated to receive the ends of the rods 19 which are hooked to engage the edge of the openings. The rods 19 are bent to lie almost parallel to the supports 14, and the saddles 25 press the top rollers 10 directly towards the bottom rollers 11, the pressure being regulated according to the required thickness of roving. A driven shaft 12 carries the lower rollers 11. The arrangement is shown as applied to a ring spinning-machine for worsted yarns.
Patent GB-190326176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil Engines.
Inventor: THORNYCROFT JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-30
Granted: 1904-11-30
Abstract: 26,176. Thornycroft, J. E., and Thornycroft, T. Nov. 30. Feed-pumps.-A pump similar to that shown in Fig. 6 for supplying fuel to an oil engine may be used to supply feedwater to an instantaneous steam generator. The oil passes through the port 30 to the pump chamber 22, and is forced by the camoperated plunger through the passage 21 and the lift valves 25, 26 to the outlet m. An adjustable bye-pass 27 may be used to regulate the pump discharge.
Patent GB-190327834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns for Burning Bricks Tiles and other Clay Goods, and Lime & Cement; also for Burning Sanitary Ware, and for Salt Glazing.
Inventor: LEE FRANCIS JOHN RUSSELL
Filed: 1903-12-19
Granted: 1904-12-19
Abstract: 27,834. Lee, F. J. R. Dec. 19. Kilns.-‡. series of kilns, for burning bricks, tiles, or other clay goods, lime, cement, and sanitary ware, and for salt glazing, is provided with one or more pairs of flues, each flue being connected to the interior of the kiln by shafts fitted with dampers, so that, after the steam given off by goods in one kiln has been carried to the stack, the heat may be conducted to another kiln and used for drying. The flue A, Figs. 1 and 2, is con. nected to the stack by a flue C having a damper d, and to the floor by a cross-flue F. The flues A, A<1> communicate with the interior of the kiln by shafts b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4>, and, as shown in Fig. 1, the shafts b<1>, b<3>, or the shafts b<2>, b<4>, may enter the kiln by a single opening. By suitably arranging the dampers e', e<2>, e<3>, e<4>, e<5>, e<6> a down-draught or an up-draught may be used for any kiln of the series.
Patent GB-190404901-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanical Means of Propelling and Steering an Ordinary Gas Balloon Driven by Flexible Shaft
Inventor: ADAMS HENRY
Filed: 1904-02-27
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 4901. Adams, H. Feb. 27. Aerial machines with aÙrostats ; propelling and steering.-A balloon is arranged to be propelled by a screw fan A, the shaft D of which is mounted in a bearing E which can turn in any direction on gimbals F. The shaft D is driven by a flexible shaft M through a ratchet clutch P, Hooke's joint Q, shaft R, and bevel gearing S. The propeller is turned in the required direction, for rising, falling, or steering, by means of ropes and pulleys or other gearing connected to the end W of its shaft D. The blades of the propeller are of sheet metal and are strengthened by corrugated ribs B, riveted on, and by stays V. The thrust is taken by a ball bearing U. The shaft R is also mounted in a ball bearing T. The gimbals F are carried by a tubular steel frame L attached to a leather belt fixed to the shoulder of the balloon. A canvas-covered bamboo rib is sewn to the belt and also fixed to the rope netting of the balloon. The car is hung from a bar X so that it can swing backwards and forwards. The shaft M consists of a stranded steel-wire rope on a centre core of soft metal or hemp and enclosed in a metal-armoured flexible tube.
Patent GB-190408023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ignition Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HARRISON RICHARD
Filed: 1904-04-07
Granted: 1905-04-07
Abstract: 8023. Harrison, R. April 7. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Relates to controlling the time of ignition in engines which are fired by materials heated by the compression of the charge, and in which the exhaust gases are allowed to remain in the ignition tube or chamber during the compression stroke to prevent the incoming charge from meeting the igniting-surface until the combustion gases are released by a suitably-operated timing-valve. The chamber a of the igniter shown in Fig. 2 communicates with the cylinder d and the timing-valve g through passages e,f respectively, and contains a body of metal b which is fixed to a cup of platinum h used for external heating in starting. Modifications are described in which the cap h is replaced by sparking-points, the current to which is cut off when the temperature of the metal b is sufficiently high to ignite the charges. A second modification is described, in which the body of metal b is replaced by a pair of metal coils, the temperature of which is maintained, when starting, by electricity, but, when working normally, by the heat of combustion and compression. The relative capacity and arrangement of the passages c, f, Fig. 2, are such that the combustible geses cannot reach the heated portion a, b during the compression stroke until the gases remaining from the previous explosion have been exhausted through the valve g. When an outwardly-opening igniting-valve is used, a check valve should be inserted between it and the chamber a to prevent loss of charge when the igniting-valve opens. To cool the passage c and the igniting-valve, a small quantity of air may be drawn in during the suction-stroke. The igniting- valve g, when opening outwardly, may be controlled by the adjustable spiral cam v, Fig. 14. The valve is normally held closed by the action of the spring u<5>, and is opened by the rod v<7> engaging the projection u<7> situated below the controlling-spring. Several modifications are described for controlling both inwardly and outwardly opening timing- valves, in some cases by cams and in others by spring action. Fig. 10 shows an arrangement in which an outwardly-opening igniting-valve is held on its seat by a cap t held in position by rods u<1> and the controlling-spring u<5>. The time of ignition is varied by regulating the tension of a spring t<5>, connected to a throttle-valve lever or other suitable source of control, and operating a pivoted lever t<2> bearing on the cap t. When electricity is used for starting, the current should be broken by mechanism working in conjunction with the gear actuating the igniting-valve.
Patent GB-190410569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lubricating the Spindles of Spinning and other Machines.
Inventor: GUILLEMAUD ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-05-07
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 10,569. Guillemaud, A. May 8, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Spindle apparatus.-The spindles of spinning and other machines are lubricated by the introduction of lubricant to a covered space at the head of the bolster in which the spindle rotates. Fig. 1 shows at the right-hand side a bolster F provided with a cup C which is charged with oil several times daily, and at the left-band side a cupped bolster provided with recesses a to receive lubricant from the covered box R, and fitted with plates to prevent splashing of the oil.
Patent GB-190412388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Tanning of Hides into Leather.
Inventor: TULLIS NORMAN LIVINGSTONE
Filed: 1904-06-01
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 12,388. Tullis, N. L. June 1. Tannic liquors.-Relates to the use of ferrous salts in conjunction with sulphites, bisulphites, or hyposulphites of the alkalies alone, or in combination with other tanning-materials. Hides may be thus treated directly after unhairing and fleshing, or they may be previously treated with a weak solution of formaldehyde, and chrome or other tanning or tawing liquors.
Patent GB-190412553-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Curled or Grained Wood Blocks and Veneers.
Inventor: GRADENWITZ OSCAR
Filed: 1904-06-02
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 12,553. Gradenwitz, O., and Lubecius, M. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Woodwork, ornamental.-Blocks to be cut up into ornamental veneers having a grain similar to the natural tree are formed by winding veneers of various colours round a circular or oval core, and such a block may be cut into boards, which are again united in a different order.
Patent GB-190414008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Abrading Machines.
Inventor: NASH JOHN MILTON
Filed: 1904-05-08
Granted: 1904-05-08
Abstract: 14,008. Nash, J. M. June 21. Surfacing turned articles, such as round woodwork. A carrier S of spring centres T, and a fellow carrier of revolving spindles opposing the centres, both on the same shaft K, take the articles one by one from a pair of rests Z and carry them past sheets of sandpaper H<1> or the like, which are supported by brushes, on a reciprocating frame I. A fixed cam beneath the rests draws the centres to let the finished articles drop over hooked buffers D<1> to a shoot E<1> ; the hooked buffers are pivoted to the frame bar V and are limited in play. The carrier of centres is splined on the shaft, so that it can be shifted longitudinally by a sliding tailstock to suit articles of different lengths, but the carrier of spindles is keyed fast on the shaft in a fixed headstock. The shaft is driven by worm gear and the spindles by a loose spur-wheel combined with a belt pulley. The rests are forks with vertical and radial adjustment upon free radial arms X, and their arms bear pivoted hooks W which are in the path of fingers y on the rotary carriers and have tails to wipe studs r on the frame bar V. Thus the arms and rests thereon are lifted while a centre is engaging the article, and then drop owing to the disengagement of the hooks from the fingers. The sheets of sandpaper H<1> are slowly drawn from rolls c<1> by means of pairs of feed-rollers I<1>, which are actuated simultaneously by an endless chain and ratchet gear. The brushes have a sliding-fit in holders K<1> which are hinged in channel-irons L<1> so that they can be adjusted at any desired angle by set-screws j<1> or be swung up out of action behind a shield M'.
Patent GB-190416594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Printed Fabric such as Calico.
Filed: 1904-07-27
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 16,594. Hulse & Co., and Shaw, A. G. July 27. Printing fabrics. -Calico or other fabric to be printed is first dressed or impregnated on the reverse side with a stiffening or filling material,which may be a boiled mixture of starch, china clay, and water, or may be Epsom salts, glucose, farina, flour, or dextrin. Figs. 2 and 3 show different forms of filling-machines, and Fig. 4 shows a printing-machine through which the dressed fabric is passed after drying. The filling-liquid is contained in a vat a, Figs. 2 and 3. In the machine shown in Fig. 2, the fabric passes over a guideroller b, under and over stretching-rollers c, d, under a roller e, over rollers f, g, h, over a doctor, under a roller j, over a second doctor, and over and under stretching-rollers 1, m. The parts e, f, h, j, l, m and the doctors are adjustable. The rollers c, d are mounted in grooved wheels p provided with tension chains q and weights r. The roller g is driven by belt gearing, and the rollers f, h are driven from the roller g. In the machine shown in Fig. 3, the fabric passes under and over stave rails z under a roll s, and between the roll s and a roll t connected to a foot-lever u. The printing-machine is shown as comprising four surface printing-rolls 1 bearing on a central impression cylinder 2 and each supplied by an endless colour band 3 from a corresponding colour box or duct 4. The fabric passes from a roll 8 over a tension rail 9 and roller 10 to the impression cylinder 2, over a backing-web 11.
Patent GB-190417766-A (GB)
Title: Shoelace-fastener
Inventor: METHNER GEORG
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 17,766. Methner, G. Aug. 10, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lacing-fastenings.- Relates to a fastening- device for boot and shoe laces. The device consists of two parts a, b which are ribbed on the inside and hinged together. The lace being placed over the part a which is fixed to the boot or shoe, the part b is closed over it and is secured by the disc e, which screws into the projecting pieces c, d on the part a. The disc c is provided with a cover to protect the screw thread.
Patent GB-190417824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Boxes.
Inventor: CLIFFORD CHARLES
Filed: 1904-08-16
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 17,824. Clifford, C. Aug. 16. Folding b o x e s of cardboard, leatherboard, &c. have rectangular bodies with two creased sides, and bottoms hinged to one of the uncreased sides. The sides b, Fig. 2, made of two overlapping parts secured by staples or rivets g, are creased at c and strengthened by inside flaps on the top edges. The bottom d has flaps e,f, the flaps f fitting between the overlapping parts of the sides in the made-up box as shown in Fig. 1. The flap e fits inside the body of the box, and a spring tongue h on either of the flaps fits into a socket in the side. The collapsable lid may be either hinged to the body or separate, and is secured by cords i, connected to the sides b on either side of the crease c and tied on the top of the lid. In a modification, the flap e is folded against the outside of the box body.